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D348 VJX

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,525 mi
Last recorded15,525 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD348 VJX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 15,525 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides on front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Fail 2 Aug 2022 15,460 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed near steering rack mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2021 14,635 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 14,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer body panel insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected front of cab (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis near engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor and chassis (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 13,828 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shocker dust covers corroded and loose

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen de- laminated on outer of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

bumper mounting corroded

corrosion to front panel out of a prescribed area n/s/f and o/s/f

engine sump and gear box bell housing damp with oil

general corrosion to underside and suspension

n/s/f , o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have sidewall and tread damage

noise from rear drive train (axle)

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 3 Jun 2019 13,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shocker dust covers corroded and loose

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen de- laminated on outer of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

bumper mounting corroded

corrosion to front panel out of a prescribed area n/s/f and o/s/f

engine sump and gear box bell housing damp with oil

general corrosion to underside and suspension

n/s/f , o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have sidewall and tread damage

noise from rear drive train (axle)

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 5 Jun 2018 13,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner arch / outer panel (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

front screen has de-lamination to o/s/f but doesn't encroach in to the swept area

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including front floors inner and out arches and rear chassis

noise from rear axle

Fail 1 Jun 2018 13,036 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner arch / outer panel (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

front screen has de-lamination to o/s/f but doesn't encroach in to the swept area

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including front floors inner and out arches and rear chassis

Pass 1 Jun 2017 11,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front floor area very rusty and corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 11,584 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front floor area very rusty and corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 10,156 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 10,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (under carpet) (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 6,786 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 6,785 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 1,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 643 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,147 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 24 Apr 2012 99,147 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 May 2011 98,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 98,149 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,839 miles

exhaust has minor blow at centre.

minor corosion to drivers floor pan. general signs of corosion underside. headlamp patterns deteriorating.

showing corosion to front nearside wheel arch. off side rear wheel arch corroded (mudguard). minor corosion to front offside cross member.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 96,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust has minor blow at centre.

minor corosion to drivers floor pan. general signs of corosion underside. headlamp patterns deteriorating.

showing corosion to front nearside wheel arch. off side rear wheel arch corroded (mudguard). minor corosion to front offside cross member.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 94,634 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 93,501 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 91,977 miles

Advise both front shocker top on the underside of the vehicle poor condition but ok at the time of test.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,977 miles

Advise both front shocker top on the underside of the vehicle poor condition but ok at the time of test.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 87,829 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 87,829 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?

Based on 15,670 MOT tests across 1,845 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,066
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,845
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,021
fog lamp not working 778
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 591
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 491
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D348 VJX is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 60,590 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bedford Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,021 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D348 VJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D348 VJX is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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